Year 10 Migration Experiences

Question 1

Which of the following world events had a huge impact on migration to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Vietnam War

Question 2

In 1947 which ethnic group had the highest representation in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Celts

Question 3

Which idea guided immigration policy in the 1950s and 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Assimilation

Question 4

Under the Immigration Restriction Act what method was used to stop migrants entering Australia?

Accepted Answer

Dictation Test

Question 5

What was the slogan that emphasised the need to grow?

Accepted Answer

Populate or Perish

Question 6

The 1901 Immigration Restriction Act is better known as what?

Accepted Answer

White Australia Policy

Question 7

Which figures reflect the growth of the Australian population between 1947 and 2000?

Accepted Answer

7.5 million to 20 million

Question 8

Why did the Australian government think it needed a larger population after WWII?

Accepted Answer

Future economic growth and security

Question 9

How many migrants came to Australia as a result of the Vietnam War?

Accepted Answer

300,000

Question 10

After 1945, which groups of people were targeted to move to Australia?

Accepted Answer

Displaced People

Question 11

What events in WWII emphasised this need to grow the population?

Accepted Answer

Pacific War

Question 12

When did the White Australia Policy come to an end?

Accepted Answer

1972

Question 13

Which word describes Australia’s approach to immigration from the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

Multiculturalism

Question 14

When was the Racial Discrimination Act passed in Australia?

Accepted Answer

1975

Question 15

Which current political party opposes Muslim migration to Australia?

Accepted Answer

One Nation

Question 16

What are the characteristics of multiculturalism?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance of ethnic identity and cultural diversity

Question 17

In what way did the Cold War in Europe influence migration to Australia?

Accepted Answer

People fleeing from Communist oppression

Question 18

What is meant by the term Assimilation?

Accepted Answer

Ethnic groups had to conform to the Australian way of life

Question 19

Today, what ratio of Australians are born overseas?

Accepted Answer

1:4

Question 20

How did Australia attempt to grow its population after 1945?

Accepted Answer

Assisted Migration

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